The ITF has announced the following dates for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas:

World Group First round – 5-7 March

World Group Quarterfinals – 9-11 July

World Group Semifinals and World Group Play-offs – 17-19 September

World Group Final – 3-5 December

As part of an agreement between the ITF and ATP, Davis Cup by BNP Paribas has established fixed dates in the men’s calendar until 2013. The same agreement saw the introduction of ATP ranking points in the Davis Cup World Group this year.

The draw for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas will take place at the BNP Paribas offices in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday 23 September.